A blog for all things mental health and well-being.
Transform Your Life with Habit Stacking: Small Changes, Big Results
Discover the power of habit stacking and how making tiny 1% changes can lead to significant transformations over time. Inspired by James Clear's book, Atomic Habits, this technique involves pairing new habits with existing routines to make them stick. For instance, incorporate squats while brushing your teeth or stretches before bed. These small, consistent actions can accumulate into remarkable progress. Start today by identifying one small habit to stack onto an existing routine and watch as these changes lead to a healthier, happier you.
Parenting Skills and Techniques: Navigating Challenges with Positive Strategies
Parenting is a journey filled with both joys and challenges. By implementing these positive strategies, you can create a supportive and nurturing environment for your child. Remember, it's okay to seek help and guidance along the way. Contact me at Connections Counseling for a free 15-minute consultation, and let's work together to enhance your parenting skills and strengthen your family bonds.
Nurturing Mind and Body: My Five-Day Journey with the Center for Mind-Body Medicine
Join me on a journey through mind-body medicine! Five days at the Center for Mind-Body Medicine taught me evidence-based self-care techniques to combat stress and boost resilience. From mindfulness to mutual support, it's been a transformative experience. Read more and start your own journey with Connections Counseling today!
Rewriting the Script: When Parents Get a Failing Grade - Navigating Complex Relationships and Healing Through Therapy
Children don’t get to pick their parents. Your adult relationship with your parents is their performance review.
New Year, New Mood: Prioritizing Your Mental Health in 2024
As we usher in the new year, many of us are familiar with the tradition of setting resolutions. While common goals include physical fitness and career advancements, let's not overlook the importance of prioritizing our mental health.
Parts and Memory Therapy: A healing approach
Parts and Memory Therapy (PMT) is a type of psychotherapy that views the mind as being made up of many different parts, each with its own unique thoughts, feelings, and behaviors…
The Benefits of Virtual Therapy
Virtual therapy, also known as teletherapy or online therapy, is a type of mental health…
Attachment Styles: What They Are and How They Affect Your Relationships?
Attachment theory is a psychological concept that describes the ways in which infants and young children form emotional bonds with their caregivers.
Exploring the Benefits of EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy has shown that the mind is capable of healing from psychological trauma in the same way the body can recover from physical trauma.
The Power Of Forgiveness
Forgiveness is not easy. Whether you are looking to forgive yourself or someone else, having the ability to “let go” is a process that takes time and dedication.
The Nature Versus Nurture Aspect Of Mental Health
Nature versus nurture is an important, ongoing debate. The more we understand about what makes us who we are, the better versions of ourselves we can be.
How To Find The Right Therapist
Once you’ve determined that seeing a therapist makes sense, finding the one that’s right for you is the next step. It is crucial to work with someone who can best help you reach your goals.
Coping Skills 101
Life has been known to throw us a curveball or two, or one hundred. As a therapist, clients come to me looking for ways to cope with these unexpected, and oftentimes, unpleasant situations.